Why we don’t want a mine on the Smith: An open letter to Rob Scargill
An open letter to the mining exec at the helm of the outfit that wants to build a mine near the most important tributary of …
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The Battle for the Soul of Montana
While the battle for Montana’s political soul is pretty much a lost cause, at the confluence of the state’s politics and federal protections looms a …
No Smith River Mine
This video is about the proposed Black Butte Copper mine in the Smith River drainage in Montana.
Fight Continues to Protect the Smith River from Mine
The fight to keep a mine out of the headwaters of Montana’s Smith River continues. Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging state permits for …
Smith River Mine Moves Closer To Approval
In a blow to conservation groups, Montana environmental officials moved closer to approving a controversial copper mine in the Smith River drainage. Their final report …
Copper Mining Devastated Montana. Now An Industry Comeback Is On The Horizon.
Montana looks poised to permit its first new copper mine in decades. Sandfire says it will raise the environmental bar, but many are unconvinced that …
Montana officials say proposed copper mine won’t harm Smith River tributary
Ruh-roh! Montana officials say a new environmental analysis has found that the proposed Black Butte Copper Project near White Sulphur Springs would cause no harm …
Trump Administration Agrees to Keep Hands Off SW Oregon Mining Ban
Congressman Rob Bishop’s attempt to get the Trump Administration to reverse an Obama-era ban on mining in southwest Oregon has failed. Nickel mines proposed in …
Rob Bishop Seeks To Re-Open Area In SW Oregon to Mining
Attempts in recent years to open nickel mines near the headwaters of pristine creeks and rivers in southwest Oregon have faced solid opposition. In response, …
Smith River Expedition – Montana Angler
Montana Angler’s 5 day Smith River Expedition allows anglers to enjoy some of Montana’s finest canyon scenery while completely unplugging on a multi-day camping and …